newsletter - sabah wetlands conservation society

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NEWSLETTER SABAH WETLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Info on KK Wetland Ramsar Site's Membership, Volunteering & Monthly Activities

To promote the conserva tion of wetlands in Sabah and the variety of plants, birds and other kinds of organisms found in them.

O B J E C T I V E S

To raise public awareness and appreciation of wetlands

and public involvement in protecting wetlands.

To manage Kota Kinabalu Wetland (KKW) as a model

wetlands centre for the purpose of conservation, education, recreation, tourism

and research.

A Non-Governmental Organization working on Conservation of Wetlands in Sabah

Established on 22 August 2005

KOTA KINABALU WETLAND RAMSAR SITE - OPERATING AS USUAL

KOTA KINABALU WETLAND RAMSAR SITE (KKWRS) is a 24- hectare mangrove conservation area, which is strategically located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, (a 15-minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and 5-minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu City).

KKWRS is open daily, even during Public Holiday (except on Monday), from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Unbeknown to the locals of its presence in its initial years, things slowly changed and in time, visitors started to trickle in and were pleasantly surprised to know that they have a real mangrove forest so close to the heart of the city.

A piece of nature heaven has quietly been preserved that stays unabated in the waves of frenzied development around the city.

Come and visit us today!

Environment Corner

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Guests' Moments & Events

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Do You Know?

Do You

Kno w?

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Popular Spot for Group Photo. Can accommodate up to 50 people at one time.

J U L Y - A U G 2 0 2 0 S W C S N E W S L E T T E R

Do You Kno w?

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT KKWRS

Information Board, answer all your WH Questions about SWCS and KKWRS.

Feel free to enter this interactive exhibition hall. It is all about wetlands and water.

Over the past 20 years, SWCS has undergone a remarkable transformation. Read it all here!

Enjoy the 1.5km walk into the mangrove forest. It has a calming effect (this is no exaggeration).

10 huts located along the boardwalk meant for temporary shelter for visitors to mesmerize the unique natural landscape.

Must visit spot for avid photographers and keen birders. Go up to the tower to see 360-degree view of Kota

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Stork billed Kingfisher

SOME OF THE RECORDED FLORA AND FAUNA IN KKWRS

Mudskipper

Sentinal Crab Purple Heron

Mudcrab Dog-faced snake

Horseshoe crab Cicada

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Pink-necked green pigeon

J U L Y - A U G 2 0 2 0 S W C S N E W S L E T T E R

Do You Kno w?

Fidler Crab

Lumnitzera Littorea flower Acrostichum aureum

Rhizophora seedling located at the nursery Rhizophora seed

SOME OF THE RECORDED FLORA AND FAUNA IN KKWRS

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They eat small crabs, insects and any microorganisms that could fit in their mouth.

By having a special shape pelvic fins, they can jump up to 2 feet in the air and climb on multiple structures. Mud skippers are territorial animals, they will fabricate low, wall-like edges to mark their territory.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT MUD SKIPPER

Commonly can be found on mudflats, pat swamps and mangrove area. In Sabah, this type of mud skipper can grow up to 10 cm and can survive up to 5 years.

They can survive during low tide, thus they are commonly seen on land rather than on the

water. Mud skippers breathe using their mouth and gill chamber.

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Visitor's Moment

Malaysia

Covid-19 Awareness

Thank you for visiting us at Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site during this global pandemic issue. Your support is highly appreciated!

In light of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak, we recommend checking the Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia's website http://covid- 19.moh.gov.my/ and Sabah Covi-

19 News & Reports at https://www.sabahoutbreak.com/

for the most accurate and up-to- date information.

Stay safe and healthy.

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newsletter - sabah wetlands conservation society